Arnold Bax (1883-1953)

7. Arnold Bax (1883-1953)

Bax was prevented from enlisting because of a heart condition and spent the war years composing. Bax's haven and retreat was Ireland and the Easter Rebellion there disturbed him more than the Great War did. Bax composed his famous 'Tintagel', inspired by the Cornish castle ruins (pictured) in 1917. Photo: Getty